It’s no joke – Langley resident suggest dressing the part April Fool’s Day and picking up litter

A member of the 501st Legion, a group of Star Wars enthusiasts dressed on costume for a fundraiser for the Langley Shrine Club a few years ago. A local resident suggests people dig out their costumes and tidy their neighbourhoods on April Fool’s Day. (Langley Advance Times files)
A local letter writer suggests it could be a springtime tradition and would help tidy the community
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    It’s no joke – Langley resident suggest dressing the part April Fool’s Day and picking up litter

    A local letter writer suggests it could be a springtime tradition and would help tidy the community

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